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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 6 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z30 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TS30 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z30 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the TS30.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and TS30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and TS30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-17 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $180